Basil vs. Shallot
Nutrition comparison of Basil and Shallot
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
basil
versus
shallot
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in basil and shallot:
- Both shallot and basil are high in potassium.
- Basil has 25.2 times less sugar than shallot.
- Basil has 5.3 times less carbohydrates than shallot.
- Basil has 68% less calories than shallot.
- Basil has more riboflavin and niacin, however, shallot contains more Vitamin B6.
- Basil is a great source of Vitamin C.
- Basil is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin K, calcium and iron.
- Shallot is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Basil (Basil, fresh) and Shallot (Shallots, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Basil has 68% less calories than shallot - shallot has 72 calories per 100 grams and basil has 23 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, basil is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to shallot per calorie. Basil has a macronutrient ratio of 44:37:19 and for shallot, 13:86:1 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Basil | Shallot | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 44% | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 37% | 86% |
| Fat | 19% | 1% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Basil has 5.3 times less carbohydrates than shallot - shallot has 16.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and basil has 2.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Shallot is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 100% more dietary fiber than basil - shallot has 3.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and basil has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Basil has 25.2 times less sugar than shallot - shallot has 7.9g of sugar per 100 grams and basil has 0.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Shallot and basil contain similar amounts of protein - shallot has 2.5g of protein per 100 grams and basil has 3.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both shallot and basil are low in saturated fat - shallot has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and basil has 0.04g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Basil is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 125% more Vitamin C than shallot - shallot has 8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and basil has 18mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Basil is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than shallot - basil has 264ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and shallot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Shallot and basil contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - shallot has 0.04mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and basil has 0.8mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Basil is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 517 times more Vitamin K than shallot - shallot has 0.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and basil has 414.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Basil has more riboflavin and niacin, however, shallot contains more Vitamin B6. Both basil and shallot contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Basil | Shallot | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.034 MG | 0.06 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.076 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Niacin | 0.902 MG | 0.2 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.209 MG | 0.29 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.155 MG | 0.345 MG |
| Folate | 68 UG | 34 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Basil is an excellent source of calcium and it has 378% more calcium than shallot - shallot has 37mg of calcium per 100 grams and basil has 177mg of calcium.
iron
Basil is an excellent source of iron and it has 164% more iron than shallot - shallot has 1.2mg of iron per 100 grams and basil has 3.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both shallot and basil are high in potassium. Shallot has 13% more potassium than basil - shallot has 334mg of potassium per 100 grams and basil has 295mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, basil has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than shallot per 100 grams.
| Basil | Shallot | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.316 G | 0.002 G |
| Total | 0.316 G | 0.002 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both basil and shallot contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Basil | Shallot | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.073 G | 0.037 G |
| Total | 0.073 G | 0.037 G |
Customize your serving size
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FAQ
Does shallot or basil contain more calories in 100 grams?Basil has 70% less calories than shallot - shallot has 72 calories in 100g and basil has 23 calories.
Is shallot or basil better for protein?
Shallot and basil contain similar amounts of protein - shallot has 2.5g of protein per 100 grams and basil has 3.2g of protein.
Does shallot or basil have more carbohydrates?
By weight, basil has 5.3 times fewer carbohydrates than shallot - shallot has 16.8g of carbs for 100g and basil has 2.7g of carbohydrates.
Does shallot or basil contain more calcium?
Basil is a rich source of calcium and it has 380% more calcium than shallot - shallot has 37mg of calcium in 100 grams and basil has 177mg of calcium.
Does shallot or basil contain more iron?
Basil is an abundant source of iron and it has 160% more iron than shallot - shallot has 1.2mg of iron in 100 grams and basil has 3.2mg of iron.
Does shallot or basil contain more potassium?
Both shallot and basil are high in potassium. Shallot has 10% more potassium than basil - shallot has 334mg of potassium in 100 grams and basil has 295mg of potassium.